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THREE.. Bad infrastructure... and the problems it causes

Conclusion

All the above are just some of the many examples of badly designed infrastructure across the city, provision which actually provides very little benefit to anyone. Such facilities mean that transport authorities can be seen to be fulfilling their duties whilst supplying something that is actually of negligible value and does nothing to encourage cycle use, and can in fact make cyclists feel less welcome on the road.

Tackling the legacy of bad provision by 2020 is essential to make cycling easier, more accessible and safe for everyone

Determined efforts need to be made to tackle this legacy so that the entire network is open, accessible and safe for cycling. Routes need to be identified and redesigned with high-quality materials and a genuine political will to create more space on the roads for cycling. There is also need for better guidelines to help planners assess whether a path is suitable for shared use, segregated shared use or whether on-road provision is a better option.